Navratri PHOTOS: Garba nights in Mumbai

Towards the end of the garba, they usually perform a special 'aarti' to invoke Goddess Durga's blessings. After this, men and women come together for Dandiya Raas, the traditional dance with sticks as props.

In Mumbai, the city of glitz and glamour, Navrati is celebrated with great pomp and splendour. And Dandiya Raas has come a long way.

Celebrities, mostly film stars, are a must at Dandiya functions to draw crowds. Entry fees for such events are usually hefty. In some cases, the dances are even telecast on local cable television.